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What’s something new you’ve had to learn recently, and how did you go about it ?

What’s something new you’ve had to learn recently, and how did you go about it?

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Scott Ryan’s Answer

A skill that I have worked towards is being more confident in my thoughts and actions. Do not be afraid to try and fail because if you fail, its the First Attempt In Learning. The more you try, the more questions you ask, the more you do overall will get you the experience and be ready to be someone that is looked at as an asset and the one others will go to with their questions.
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Gail’s Answer

I was working on a strategy document and needed to understand what employers want from recent college graduates. I began by researching studies and surveys that show the key skills and experiences employers seek. After gathering this information, I discussed it with people in my network to confirm my findings. I used this research to form an informed opinion and develop the strategy. This approach is quite different from simply learning a new system, software, or process.
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Don’s Answer

Hello CVOH,

I think recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of mental fortitude and why it is important. Believing in yourself and being able to overcome adversity is a skill that is not always easy to learn. This is a skill that I’ve had to improve on and learn a lot about throughout my college career. College is not easy, it takes a lot of balance and discipline to complete but I think I’ve done well for the most part. I am almost done with my associates degree, which has needed a lot of mental fortitude and I got to keep on going. Believe in yourself, your mental health and keep growing your mental fortitude. It will take you far in life!
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Walter’s Answer

In my current job, I've had to pick up a lot of new things. One of the toughest was giving good presentations. I'm still learning, but practicing with my coworkers and getting their feedback really helps me improve. I believe being consistent and disciplined is key to mastering any new skill.
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Jane’s Answer

I have recently begun to do more public speaking. It is not something that comes naturally, and it made me quite anxious. My strategy was and still to be as prepared as possible. Initially, I made myself extensive speaker notes and practiced aloud several times in front of others, asking for honest feedback. I also put myself into situations where I would have to do extemporaneous speaking. With practice and feedback, public speaking has become easier, and I’ve been able to decrease my reliance on notes. I think with any new experience, practice and constructive criticism are very important. Also important is giving yourself space and grace - recognizing that new skills and areas of learning may be hard to master and take time. Hope that helps!
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Emma’s Answer

Hi! Continuous development is so important for us, as humans, and to help us get the most out of our careers.

Key for me is to keep an open mindset, growth is valuable in itself, and not to be scared to do something new.

Recently I have been working on building my understanding of AI so that I can use it in my work. There's lots of resources to use, and that can be scary, so my first place to start is to find a trusted source (be it a leader, peer or external resource) and let my curiosity guide me in to the path I follow and what I learn.

Discovery of new ideas or skills that are interesting to me means I'm more likely to use it in practice. My advice - be open to opportunities and let your curiosity guide you.
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Jerome’s Answer

AI for simple repetitive tasks is something I think most people have almost been forced to utilize. The fun thing is that there are so may resources online that help guide self learning that things haven’t been too bad. When in doubt, I ask others I know are doing something similar for help.
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Je'Todd (JT)’s Answer

I've been learning how to work Gemini and Notebook LM to assist me with making my job easier. AI can be intimidating, but the first step is to just try. So, I took courses at work and continued to play around with learning how to prompt and input information that I was seeking. It has helped me tremendously with automating task such as summarizing emails, helping to take notes, data entry, drafting documents, and so many other uses.

You have to keep trying even if you feel you're failing, it's always about learning!
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